15-06-2023, 12:22 PM
Well....
So whilst mulling on the Coconut oil option (which I still think would be viable) or I have a tin of duck fat available as well having just had some duck confir for dinner (bought in France - too pricey over here!) I decided to start on the overhaul. The first thing was to disconnect the ends of the rear arms from the spring pins. At this point, on both sides, the arms gently dropped to the ground under their own weight!
Eh?!?
So, far from them being overtightened, as I suspected as it bounced around all over the road, it was quite the reverse - and bounced around all over the road!
The movement of the arms felt quite smooth so I decided not to disturb the business end. The rears I set to 12ftlbs on a spring balance, the front (which was in exactly the same condition) I set to a nominal 10. That's what the Cabriolet s set to, anyway, and is well behaved. After I have cooled down, I shall take it out for a spin and see what has changed. Surely, something will have!
So whilst mulling on the Coconut oil option (which I still think would be viable) or I have a tin of duck fat available as well having just had some duck confir for dinner (bought in France - too pricey over here!) I decided to start on the overhaul. The first thing was to disconnect the ends of the rear arms from the spring pins. At this point, on both sides, the arms gently dropped to the ground under their own weight!
Eh?!?
So, far from them being overtightened, as I suspected as it bounced around all over the road, it was quite the reverse - and bounced around all over the road!
The movement of the arms felt quite smooth so I decided not to disturb the business end. The rears I set to 12ftlbs on a spring balance, the front (which was in exactly the same condition) I set to a nominal 10. That's what the Cabriolet s set to, anyway, and is well behaved. After I have cooled down, I shall take it out for a spin and see what has changed. Surely, something will have!